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This was a different book than I expected. I'd talked to Matt Kirby about it a bit, which is how I scored an ARC, but for all our talk of skalds and eddas, there was very little talk of plot. For instance, I was under the impression (perhaps based on the cover pic) that it was an adventure (as in, the main character goes on a quest), and that it had fantastical elements.
Nope.
Notice, I'm not saying that this is a bad thing, but it is definitely a different thing. I will be honest, I am frankly wa ...more
Nope.
Notice, I'm not saying that this is a bad thing, but it is definitely a different thing. I will be honest, I am frankly wa ...more
A well-told tale with a Norse background, suspicions and trickery (and treachery), siblings and pets, and philosophizing about the art and purpose of telling stories.
This is pretty fabulous. I loved the claustrophobic atmosphere and the way Kirby kept me guessing, even through the dramatic conclusion. It’s not fantasy, but it as a lot of the same appeal factors in terms of world-building and tension.
An enjoyable book set in Viking times. You can see the main character Solvig grow in confidence and bravery, in this exciting book.
Oct 16, 2011
Debbie Barr
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Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
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